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Forca Kochi footballer Rijohn Jose dead in road accident in Kerala's Kozhikode
- On Sunday night, Calicut FC defender Rijohn Jose died following a motorcycle accident on the Gandhi Road Flyover in Kozhikode around 11pm.
- The fatal collision occurred near Kozhikode Christian College when the motorcycle carrying two players struck another bike during torrential rain.
- Before joining Calicut FC, Rijohn played for Sreebhumi, George Telegraph, Forca Kochi, and Deccan as a 29-year-old defender.
- Teammate Gani Ahmed Nigam, a well-known Santosh Trophy player on the motorcycle, remains in critical condition in the intensive care unit.
- Tributes are pouring in for the late Thrissur native, who had just joined Calicut FC's pre-season camp two days before the tragedy.
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Who was Rijohn Jose? 29-year-old footballer dies in road accident in Kozhikode
The accident happened hours after Calicut FC announced its squad for the upcoming Super League Kerala season. The team had also begun preparations for the tournament, which starts on September 25.
Calicut FC Defender Rijohn Jose Dies in Bike Accident Ahead of Super League Kerala 2026 | ⚽ LatestLY
Calicut FC defender Rijohn Jose, 29, has tragically passed away following a fatal motorcycle collision on Sunday night, September 20, 2026, in Kozhikode, just days before the Super League Kerala season. ⚽ Calicut FC Defender Rijohn Jose Dies in Bike Accident Ahead of Super League Kerala 2026.
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